Live And Narrated Washington DC Audio Walking Tours

By Lila Bryant


Washington DC is a great place to visit. Attractions like the the Smithsonian galleries and museums to the National Zoo and Veterans Memorial are free. When visiting these attractions, most can be greatly enhanced by one of many Washington DC audio walking tours. Information can also be found on less traveled areas. Many of these recordings which hold a great deal of beauty and history can also be found online and download free of charge.

Audio recordings can be related to historic homes, museums, neighborhoods, the National Zoo or many other attractions. Each tour generally has a narration that last from about a half-hour to those that are well over an hour. Most tend to be directed at a specific area or location, many which are also guided by local volunteers or paid staff members.

Most tours are provided online through different websites. While some are free, there is a minimal charge for others. Various attractions also offer access to tours related to permanent and temporary exhibits and installations. Details on these exhibits and other information can be found on the many different galleries and museums websites or through the local visitor center.

A few companies offer day, dusk and night audio walking tours. Many tourists do all three to get different scenic views. Day and night viewing can often be quite different, especially when it comes to the skyline, or attractions which offer dramatic lighting in the evening. These audio tours are especially popular among poets, photographers and writers.

Podcasts can be used on active tours, or to escape from the comfort of home. For those who have to be home due to school, work or illness, these recordings can provide a great way to visit a number of cities without ever leaving home. Most of these podcasts are free and can easily be downloaded off different tour company websites.

A great deal of knowledge can also be obtained by simply listening to the podcast online from home. Whether planning a trip, or simply needing a great way to relax, these recordings can often help individuals decide places of interest whether traveling now or in the future. Even if one never visits the area, one can still learn a great deal about a city's history and people.

There are other podcasts which allow individuals to take a walking tour without ever leaving home. Past and future versions of various tours can offer a great deal of entertainment, knowledge and insight to those who have to be at home due to illness, responsibilities, or simply a lack of funds. Like reading, or listening to an audio book, these podcasts take individuals on journeys which may never be possible in real life.

Whether visiting the Nation's Capitol, or other area, listening to a recording from afar, or frequently traveling to different areas, these tours can be quite useful. Individuals can also learn a lot about the people that developed different cities as well as about the various attractions and other historic sites. One of the best is a narrated tour through the Museum of the American Indian, a Smithsonian institute in Washington DC which focuses on the early days and the trials and triumphs associated with same.




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